Swimming: Fayson Lakes at their best against Lincoln Park

Fayson Lakes' Katie Nieto won the 50-meter butterfly and 50-meter backstroke races in the 10-and–under age bracket last week as the Gators faced off against Lincoln Park.

Fayson Lakes' recent win over Lincoln Park certainly gave them some momentum toward the end of the season as they continue to establish themselves as contender for the Lakeland Swimming Conference.

Against Lincoln Park, Fayson Lakes captured 40 of the scheduled 46 events, including all of the relays, and also took a number of the top three positions in each event. It was a thoroughly dominating performance for the Gators and their first meet since they dropped a close decision to neighborhood rival Smoke Rise.

"We have been swimming well and the kids have been lowering their times," said head coach Steve Papendick. "We have been swimming well all year and it looks like we are starting to put everything together.

"We're looking forward to a strong finish in the next couple of weeks."

Among the double-winners for Fayson Lakes were Reilly Nelson (50-meter breaststroke and 50-meter freestyle) and Luke Schwed (50-meter butterfly and 50-meter backstroke) in the 11-12 year old age races.

In the 8 and under age bracket Jonathan Papendick (50-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle) and Sophie Seier (50-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle) each won a pair of races while Katie Nieto won the 50-meter butterfly and 50-meter backstroke races in the 10-and–under age bracket.

Cameron Niehoff (50-meter freestyle and 50-meter butterfly) and Sara Kinney (50-meter butterfly and 50-meter freestyle) each won two races in the 13-14 year old age bracket and Emily Hegerty doubled in the 15-18 year old age bracket as she won the 50-meter breaststroke and 50-meter butterfly races.

The youngest solo winners for Fayson Lakes included Ellie DeKeukelaere (50-meter breaststroke) in the 8-and-under competition and Ben Papendick who won the 50-meter butterfly in the 10-and–under age bracket.

Fayson Lakes swimmers Elijah Gately and Ava Shouldis won their respective 50-meter breaststroke races in the 9-10-year old age bracket.

Gator swimmers dominated the breaststroke and backstroke races in the 13-14 year old age bracket. Olivia Luisi and Evan Lane both won their 50-meter breaststroke competitions while Bobby Lewit and Samantha Schwed each placed first in their 50-meter backstroke races.

Capping the night were wins from Augie Scorzo (50-meter breaststroke), Jennifer Watson (50-meter backstroke) and Nicole Caci (100-meter freestyle) in the 15-18 year old races.

The Gators are optimistic they can continue their strong showing at the "A" Championships Invitational at Packanack Lake.